Complete Guide To Federal & State Garnishment 2009

<p> <b>Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment</b> provides much-needed clarity when the federal and state laws appear to conflict. You'll find plain-English explanations of the laws and how they interact, as well as the specific steps you and your staff need to take to respond to the order properly. Numerous detailed examples and mathematical calculations make it easy to apply the law under different scenarios. </p> <p> <b>Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment</b> brings the payroll professional up-to-date on the latest federal and state laws and regulations affecting this ever-changing area. Highlights include: </p> <ul> <li> The effect of the July 24, 2008 minimum wage increase on creditor garnishments, defaulted student loans, and administrative wage garnishments </li> <li> A new step to the checklist, "What to Do When You Receive an Order, a Notice, or a Levy," to review software updates for accuracy </li> <li> New standardized withholding order for child support </li> <li> What to consider when establishing priorities of tasks relating to the administration of garnishments </li> <li> Explanation of the difference between a credit and debit transaction when remitting support payments electronically - and the benefits of each </li> <li> How to treat garnishment payments paid to attorneys </li> <li> Telephone directory of bankruptcy courts to make it easier for you to verify the filing of a Chapter 7 and confirm a list of the creditors </li> <li> Revised examples in Chapters 6, 7, and 9 illustrate the correct withholding amounts when applying the changes to federal or state amounts exempt from garnishment </li> <li> Explanation of Electronic Income Withholding Order (e-IWO) for support, which is now live through federal portal </li> </ul> <p> </p>